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In episode 25 of the “How I Library” podcast, we talk with Jerry Drake, author of “Hazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks.”

Listen at https://bit.ly/4nBdWhI or wherever you listen to podcasts.
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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"The life of a writer can be lonely at times but on these special occasions, where contemporaries gather, and community and camaraderie are encouraged, there is a sense of belonging that feels deserved."

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nPIX1z
Feature image: Annabelle Tometich, author of “The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony,” and Raj Tawney at the Louisiana Book Festival. With title text "FINDING COMMUNITY AT A BOOK FESTIVAL". Body text reads "Author Raj Tawney (Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience, All Mixed Up) finds new friends and community amongst his peers at the 2025 Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge."
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Check out these elementary-school biographies of Native women recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader!

Visit https://bit.ly/3LwV8CV to check out Booklist's full list of recommendations.
Main heading reads "BOOKLIST READER: ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL BIOGRAPHIES OF NATIVE WOMEN." Body text reads "Native women have been leaders throughout history; these picture books and early-reader chapter books offer a glimpse into the strength, courage, tenacity, and fierce compassion embodied by them."
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In episode 24 of the “How I Library” podcast, we talk with one of today’s leading creators of scary literature, author Joe Hill.

Listen at https://bit.ly/4nhYCGN or wherever you listen to podcasts.
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Books flying off shelves! Strange sounds emanating from nowhere! Spectral figures floating through the stacks! They’re the makings of a Halloween and library lover’s dream. Check out I Love Libraries' list of haunted U.S. libraries.

Read the full list at https://bit.ly/3Jg7G0W.
Feature image: A vintage postcard of Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana. Heading reads, "HAUNTS IN THE STACKS". Body text reads, "From Indiana to California, libraries in the U.S. are full of ghosts. Check out I Love Libraries' list of haunted U.S. libraries as well as libraries that carry ghost-hunting kits."
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Our latest report on book bans happening across the U.S. and efforts to fight them includes news from Utah, California, and Texas, as well as an update on book bans in military bases.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4oG9YFn
Map of the United States highlighting several states with icons representing book challenges, titled "U.S. BOOK CHALLENGES UPDATE: OCTOBER 2025 EDITION." News from Texas and Utah, an update on military base book bans, and a California library giving free digital access to teens in states where titles are restricted.
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Online Ceramics has partnered with Penguin Random House on a series of shirts, hats, and more focused on book bans.

100% of the net proceeds from the sales of these select items will be generously donated to the American Library Association.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/47KPhT4
Main image of Online Ceramics merch on book bans. Main header reads "NOT-SO-SCARY MERCH ON A VERY SCARY TOPIC: BOOK BANS". I Love Libraries and the American Library Association logos in white at the bottom of graphic.
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Carnegie Libraries across the United States will each receive a $10,000 gift to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a special initiative by Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3WVyaI2
Exterior of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Main heading reads "HUNDREDS OF CARNEGIE LIBRARIES WILL RECEIVE GIFTS OF $10,000" over black background. White logos of I Love Libraries and the American Library Association at the bottom.
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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It’s National Friends of Libraries week! Now in its 20th year, this weeklong celebration organized by united for libraries recognizes all the incredible things that friends groups do for their local libraries.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4hldLWe
Celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week, October 19-25, 2025. An initiative of United for Libraries
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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A Wyoming librarian whose fight against book censorship led to her losing her job has prevailed in court.

Lesley sued over her termination; the settlement is the culmination of a years-long struggle to defend the freedom to read.

Read more at https://bit.ly/46Y2ckw .
Main image of librarian Terri Lesley against black background. Header reads "LIBRARIAN FIRED IN BOOK BAN DISPUTE TO RECEIVE $700,000 SETTLEMENT". Bottom of graphic includes I Love Libraries and the American Library Association logos.
October 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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In episode 23 of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome actor and modern-day icon—and honorary chair of Banned Books Week 2025—George Takei.

Listen at https://bit.ly/4okRXMV or wherever you listen to podcasts.
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Stephen King now holds an unsettling title: the most banned author in U.S. schools.

PEN America reports 87 of his books were banned 206 times in the 2024–25 school year—part of nearly 7,000 bans nationwide.
Florida, Texas, and Tennessee lead the list.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4nNmjYx.
Main image featuring Stephen King. Main header reads "STEPHEN KING IS THE MOST BANNED AUTHOR IN U.S. SCHOOLS". At the bottom of graphic are logos for I Love Libraries and the American Library Association.
October 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Thank you Rep. @raskin.house.gov for your resolution on the House floor recognizing #BannedBooksWeek!

We're grateful for the support of library champions in Congress who are showing up for libraries, library workers, and intellectual freedom.

Full resolution: raskin.house.gov/_cache/files...
Resolution: Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Whereas the overwhelming majority of voters in the United States oppose book bans; Whereas an overwhelming majority of voters in the United States support educators teaching about the civil rights movement, the history and experiences of Native Americans, enslaved Africans, immigrants facing discrimination, and the ongoing effects of racism; Whereas an overwhelming majority of Americans are confident that their community’s public schools select appropriate books for students to read;
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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It’s Banned Books Week, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3VZA8H3
October 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Librarian Amanda Jones has been named to the Time100 Next list, Time magazine’s spotlight on the world’s most influential rising stars.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3KFzeNt
Photo of Amanda Jones, a librarian recognized in the TIME100 Next List for defending the freedom to read. The American Library Association and I Love Libraries logos are at the bottom.
October 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair
YouTube video by Banned Books Week
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October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Dive into these true-crime books recommended by our friends at Booklist Reader!

For the full list of recommendations visit: https://bit.ly/4gWnu59
Header image has silhouettes of two people standing under a yellow sky. Header text reads "Book-List Reader True-Crime Spree". Body text reads "These true-crime chronicles portray courageous crime-fighters and illuminate crimes that vary from murder to art-world scandals, stoking our endless curiosity, horror, schadenfreude, and compassion," on a black background. "
October 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Hundreds of library users across the country have already nominated their librarian for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award – have you?!

10 librarians will win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime, and yours could be one of them. Nominations due Dec. 15!

Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C
I Love My Librarian Award 2026. I NOMINATED MY LIBRARIAN AND YOU SHOULD TOO! Nominate yours at ilovelibraries.org.
October 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The September Book Challenges Update: News from Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Libraries’ book bans map, and Margaret Atwood’s response to “The Handmaid’s Tale” being banned. ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
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U.S. Book Challenges Update: September 2025. News from Delaware and Texas, an update on Little Free Library maps, and a short story response from author Margaret Atwood on The Handmaid’s Tale book ban. Illustration of U.S. map with markers of books on fire.
October 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Photo of librarian Mychal Threets squatting and holding up the American Sign Language for "I Love You." Text on photo reads "Beloved librarian Mychal Threets to host reboot of 'Reading Rainbow'" I Love Libraries and American Library Association logos.
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Library Card Sign-up Month 2025 is coming to a close, and we saw libraries across the country all over television news programs to discuss the value of a library card.

Read more at ilovelibraries.org.
Main image including three people on the set of WGN-Daytime Chicago discussing Library Card Sign-Up Month, with header text "LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH TAKES OVER THE AIRWAVES."
September 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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How do you library?
Submit your voice memo by noon CT on Sept. 30 for a chance to win prizes, including a $150 Visa gift card or your choice of an ALA READ poster. You may also be featured on the How I Library podcast.
https://ilovelibraries.org/tell-us-how-you-library-for-a-chance-to-win/
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September 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).

Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).
September 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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George Takei is this year's honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek, Oct 5-11.

“I’m proud to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, because I remember all too well the lack of access to books and media that I needed growing up."

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nNqtix

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Photo of George Takei, announced as the Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025. The logos of the American Library Association and I Love Libraries are at the bottom.
September 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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To serve the community, Dunkerton Public Library is using funds it received from an ALA grant to help older adults with mobility issues, people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and those who are blind or low vision to fully participate in all library services. Read more at ilovelibraries.org.
Photo of Dunkerton Public Library building. ADDRESSING IMPACT, ONE SEAT AT A TIME. The Dunkerton library, with a $20,000 grant from the American Library Association, helps people with mobility issues, those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and older adults fully participate in all library services. Logos for I Love Libraries and American Library Association.
September 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM